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HK04 PGU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

141,788 mi
Last recorded141,788 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 PGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 141,788 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2022 136,256 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front head lamp beam pattern starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

full lemght under trays fitted cannot fully inspect front to rear brake pipe and fuel lines

Pass 20 May 2021 131,744 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack and perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack and perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

plastic full length under trays fitted cannot fully inspect o/s and n/s front to rear brake pipes

Fail 20 May 2021 131,744 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack and perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack and perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front head lamp beam pattern deteriorating

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

plastic full length under trays fitted cannot fully inspect o/s and n/s front to rear brake pipes

Pass 5 May 2020 124,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2019 118,317 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub carrier bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 118,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub carrier bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 111,085 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear almost to excess (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear almost to excess (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 105,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 105,554 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2016 98,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 May 2016 98,391 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 89,553 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2015 89,552 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2014 84,295 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 77,756 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 77,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 70,902 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 63,667 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2011 63,666 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2010 57,304 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2010 57,303 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2009 49,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2008 41,617 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 41,615 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2007 32,535 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 32,535 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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HK04 PGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK04 PGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HK04 PGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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